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Really Simple XML and HTML Sitemap Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/really-simple-xml-and-html-sitemap

Generate HTML & XML sitemaps with Shortcode and Gutenberg Block. Supports WooCommerce, CPTs, multilingual sites, and XML sitemap index.

100 active installs v1.0.5 PHP + WP 5.0+ Updated Jul 13, 2026
custom-post-typehtml-sitemapseositemapxml-sitemap
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Plugin page Download
Safety Verdict

Is Really Simple XML and HTML Sitemap Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Really Simple XML and HTML Sitemap has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "really-simple-xml-and-html-sitemap" plugin, version 1.0.3, exhibits a generally strong security posture. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and the plugin demonstrates a high percentage of properly escaped output. Furthermore, the absence of known CVEs and a clean vulnerability history suggests a history of secure development. The presence of nonce and capability checks on its identified entry points further reinforces its secure design.

Key Concerns

  • Unescaped output (19% of 54 outputs)
  • One cron event without explicit auth check noted
Vulnerabilities
None known

Really Simple XML and HTML Sitemap Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Really Simple XML and HTML Sitemap Release Timeline

v1.0.5Current
v1.0.4
v1.0.3
v1.0.2
v1.0.1
v1.0.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Really Simple XML and HTML Sitemap Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
10
44 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
13
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

81% escaped54 total outputs
Data Flows · Security
All sanitized

Data Flow Analysis

1 flows
<rsxh-sitemap-settings> (admin\templates\rsxh-sitemap-settings.php:0)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

Really Simple XML and HTML Sitemap Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[rsxh_sitemap] public\class-really-simple-xml-and-html-sitemap-public.php:126
WordPress Hooks 10
actionsitemap_in_schedule_intervalincludes\class-really-simple-xml-and-html-sitemap.php:84
actionplugins_loadedincludes\class-really-simple-xml-and-html-sitemap.php:146
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-really-simple-xml-and-html-sitemap.php:161
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-really-simple-xml-and-html-sitemap.php:162
actionadmin_menuincludes\class-really-simple-xml-and-html-sitemap.php:166
actionwp_loadedincludes\class-really-simple-xml-and-html-sitemap.php:168
actionwp_loadedincludes\class-really-simple-xml-and-html-sitemap.php:170
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-really-simple-xml-and-html-sitemap.php:184
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-really-simple-xml-and-html-sitemap.php:185
actioninitincludes\class-really-simple-xml-and-html-sitemap.php:187

Scheduled Events 1

sitemap_in_schedule_interval
Maintenance & Trust

Really Simple XML and HTML Sitemap Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested7.0.2
Last updatedJul 13, 2026
PHP min version
Downloads12K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs100
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Developer Profile

Really Simple XML and HTML Sitemap Developer Profile

WP Artisan

4 plugins · 880 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Really Simple XML and HTML Sitemap

Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/really-simple-xml-and-html-sitemap/admin/css/really-simple-xml-and-html-sitemap-admin.css/wp-content/plugins/really-simple-xml-and-html-sitemap/admin/js/really-simple-xml-and-html-sitemap-admin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/really-simple-xml-and-html-sitemap/admin/js/really-simple-xml-and-html-sitemap-admin.js
Version Parameters
really-simple-xml-and-html-sitemap-admin.css?ver=really-simple-xml-and-html-sitemap-admin.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
[rsxh_sitemap]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Really Simple XML and HTML Sitemap